Sky Arte Documentary Reveals Untold Stories of Electronic Music Pioneers
A new documentary titled “Sisters with Transistors – Le pioniere della musica elettronica,” is set to premiere on Sky Arte on October 27, 2020. Directed by Lisa Rovner, the film celebrates the pioneering contributions of women in electronic music, spotlighting figures such as Clara Rockmore, Daphne Oram, Bebe Barron, and several others. It provides a fascinating look at their innovative use of technology in music creation. Acclaimed avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson narrates the documentary, which also includes rare archival footage and insights from experts, produced in collaboration with Artribune.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Sisters with Transistors' airs on Sky Arte on October 27.
- Directed by Lisa Rovner in 2020.
- Focuses on female pioneers of electronic music.
- Narrated by Laurie Anderson.
- Features Clara Rockmore, Daphne Oram, Bebe Barron, Pauline Oliveros, Delia Derbyshire, Maryanne Amacher, Eliane Radigue, Suzanne Ciani, and Laurie Spiegel.
- Includes rare archival footage and expert testimonies.
- Content curated by Artribune.
- Highlights the unrecognized contributions of women to electronic music.
Entities
Artists
- Clara Rockmore
- Daphne Oram
- Bebe Barron
- Pauline Oliveros
- Delia Derbyshire
- Maryanne Amacher
- Eliane Radigue
- Suzanne Ciani
- Laurie Spiegel
- Laurie Anderson
- Lisa Rovner
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune